China Reportedly Weighs New AI and Chip Export Controls

 

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Chinese authorities are evaluating stricter export controls targeting advanced artificial intelligence models and semiconductor manufacturing technologies, according to a Financial Times report cited by Reuters.

Regulators led by the Ministry of Commerce have held discussions with Chinese AI and semiconductor companies, including Alibaba, ByteDance, Zhipu, and Huawei.

Officials are considering measures that include limiting the cross-border transfer of training data and restricting foreign downloads of model weights for domestic AI models. They are also discussing whether foreign chipmakers and foundries, including Qualcomm and TSMC, should be permitted to manufacture advanced semiconductors based on designs created by Chinese entities.

In addition to foundational models and silicon, officials are weighing controls over the international acquisition of strategic technology assets, including emerging fields such as agentic AI.

The proposals could be integrated into future revisions of China’s official catalogue of technologies prohibited or restricted from export.

Reuters could not immediately verify the Financial Times report. The Chinese Commerce Ministry, along with ByteDance, Alibaba, Zhipu, Huawei, Qualcomm, and TSMC, did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.

It was not immediately clear when authorities could make a final decision.

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https://www.reuters.com/world/china/us-china-hold-ai-talks-september-sources-say-2026-07-21/